Tony’s disabled golfing honour
Friday 17th June 2011, 4:09PM BST.
A Telford golfer will captain the England team at this summer’s disabled golfing World Team Cup.
Tony Lloyd, 40, of Furnace Lane, Trench, who is a sales coordinator with Swish Window and Door Systems, was born with arms ending at the elbows.
But he has overcome adversity to finish third two years in a row at the British Open.
He will now lead England’s 12-strong team at the four-day event starting on July 15 in Glasgow, which features teams from across the globe.
Mr Lloyd, who plays at Horsehay Village Golf Centre, said: “It’s a fantastic honour to lead the England team out. It’s one of the biggest events in the disabled golfing calendar and attracts players from as far afield as the US and Canada to Pakistan.
“It’s run on a similar format to the Ryder Cup with four teams including a world team, each with 12 players, it’s a fantastic setting and should be a superb event.
“I play at least 99 per cent of my golf at Horsehay and as the only disabled golfer play against able-bodied opponents but despite that have still managed to record a few club competition wins.”
Mr Lloyd is looking for additional sponsorship and support from businesses in the region. For more details visit www.tonylloy dgolf.co.uk or ring 0808 178 3040.
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Just make sure that you come back with the trophy like we did at Celtic Manor in 2010!
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I wish Tony and his fellow golfers all the very best at the open.
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I grew up living opposite and Tony. He is a natural sportsman and a true leader.
all the best Tony and the England team.
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Beats a day in the office and new sales confusion! Best wishes to you Tony, I’m sure that you will bring the team back with a cluster of trophies. Good Luck Go Get Em!
Nic Rossano -Swish
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Lloydie you are a true star!! If you need a caddy I could do with a few days off!! Have a brill time. Good Luck x
Cazza and all the guys at SAFEWARE x
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